2023 Detroit Lions odds: Best NFL futures bets for Lions

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Sure, the latest 2023 Detroit Lions odds are optimistic. But after Detroit’s impressive close to the 2022 season and its hefty offseason investments in the NFL Draft and free agency, the Lions have finally earned their preseason darling status.

Here’s a rundown of the Detroit Lions best bets, including NFC North odds and Detroit Lions player props.

Detroit Lions best bets: Expert picks for 2023 NFL futures odds

The Lions finished 9-8 in Dan Campbell’s second season to narrowly miss out on the NFC playoffs. Detroit’s expectations following that have taken off. Here’s a look at the Detroit Lions best bets for 2023.

2023 NFC Lions odds: Detroit Lions (+155 or better)

The Detroit Lions are currently the 2023 NFC North odds favorite. Unusual? Sure. But deserved? Probably so.

The Lions forged a gritty identity under Campbell and aced their No. 2 overall selection of Aidan Hutchinson in the 2022 NFL Draft. This offseason, Detroit signed Chicago bellcow David Montgomery and drafted Jahmyr Gibbs to fortify its rushing attack to aid Jared Goff and Amon St. Brown in the passing game.

In addition to Gibbs, the Lions used a first-round selection on Iowa thumper Jack Campbell to man the middle linebacker spot.

Detroit Lions win total picks: Under 9.5 (+115 or better)

The Lions are the buzzy team in the NFC North, sure. But there’s more upside in taking the under here.

Detroit won nine games in 2022, and a lot of things went right for that to happen. The Bears were in a tank season. Jared Goff had one of the best seasons of his career — is he capable of repeating that? And Detroit’s rookies were exceptional.

The 2023 Detroit Lions wager with the best upside is to take the under. If the Bears are improved, and Jordan Love is a quality quarterback for Green Bay, the North could be more competitive than expected. 

2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds: Aidan Hutchinson (+3300 or better)

Pass-rushers are the superstars of the defense — and as a result, are often in the mix for the 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year odds.

That was the case last year, when San Francisco defensive end Nick Bosa won the honor. Hutchinson is a quality 2023 NFL Defensive Player of the Year long shot pick.

Hutchinson finished his rookie season with 9.5 sacks and and three interceptions.

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Zack Creglow is an Iowa-based managing editor for Catena Media. He has nearly two decades of experience as a sports journalist, including a combined 11 years as a sports editor in Wyoming, Mississippi and Iowa.